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Manchester Central Library set to mark 10 years since historic reopening
One of Manchester’s most celebrated libraries will mark its 10th anniversary since it opened to the public.
Historic Chorlton Library refurbishment plans unveiled
Chorlton Library is about to undergo a major refurbishment that will see an enhanced library reopen to the public next year.
Package for Val campaign launches in libraries to fight city-wide period poverty on International Women’s Day
A campaign to tackle period poverty has launched across Manchester on International Women’s Day (8 March).
Celebrated authors visit Manchester to spread love of reading this World Book Day
Children across Manchester are being inspired by their favourite authors to read more this World Book Day (7 March).
Greater Manchester’s oldest surviving archive collection saved by Manchester City Council
Greater Manchester’s oldest surviving archive collection has been saved for posterity by Manchester City Council.
Change of HOME for Manchester's Director of Culture
Manchester's ambitious new plan to ensure culture is at the heart of the city over the next decade will be overseen by Dave Moutrey OBE, currently Director and CEO of HOME.
It all starts with a spark! Manchester consults on major 10year cultural strategy
The Council has begun a major conversation with the people of Manchester to gather feedback about the plan to ensure culture is at the heart of the city over the next decade.
Saluting Our Sisters: Manchester Libraries celebrate Black History Month
Manchester libraries will host a festival of events to honour our city’s pioneering Black women.
Manchester Central Library Development trust secures funding to support new dual language book gifting initiative
Manchester Central Library Development trust has secured £8,000 to support an initiative that aims to reflect the city’s diverse communities and, ensure all can experience the benefits of reading.
Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre reopens
Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre reopened on 12 August, following the completion of its multi-million investment from Manchester City Council.
Ready, Set, Read: This year’s Summer Reading Challenge launched
The well-loved summer reading challenge returns to Manchester libraries this summer after being launched with school children in Central Library earlier this week
Manchester Central Library hosts Black British Book Festival event
Manchester has been unveiled as one of cities taking centre stage in a summer tour to celebrate the Black British Book Festival this year.
Survey shows that Manchester Library users more satisfied than ever with the city’s libraries
The Public Libraries User Survey was carried out in all 22 of Manchester’s public libraries in February 2023.
Residents encouraged to uncover the rich history of their local areas
From heritage walks and historical talks, there’s plenty of events happening in libraries across the city for Local and Community History Month.
Manchester Libraries PLUS survey opens
Adult library users from across the city are being urged to have their say in the Public Library User Survey (PLUS) that will start on the 13 February.
Pioneering hub in Gorton welcomes community as doors open for the first time
The first group of organisations will begin serving local people next week (Tuesday 15 November) as the new community, integrated health and learning hub is completed.
Plaque unveiling to commemorate an important part of Manchester's theatrical past
Plaque unveiling to commemorate an important part of Manchester's theatrical past Manchester City Council have unveiled a plaque at Central Library to commemorate the Library Theatre Company.
Winners of the Children’s Library design competition announced
The winners of the Our Year: Our Card competition have been announced and the winners received printed copies of their library card designs yesterday (4 October).
Manchester’s Libraries to celebrate Black History Month
Exhibitions, live music, talks, theatre performances and storytelling are all part of Manchester Libraries’ celebration of this year’s Black History Month. All events are free to attend.
Queen Elizabeth II and Manchester Exhibition launched in Manchester Central Library
Today Manchester City Council launched a library photo and video Exhibition to commemorate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II and her visits to Manchester.
Manchester Central Library to offer free online service to 1921 census
Manchester Central Library will play a key role in making the 1921 Census for England and Wales freely available to view when it is published online by Findmypast on 6 January 2022.
Libraries to fully re-open after a long year
Manchester libraries are counting down the days to Monday, 19 July when they can finally return to offering a pre-pandemic service to all their customers.
Manchester City Council joins forces with British Library to roll-out small business support across Greater Manchester
Manchester City Council has joined forces with the British Library to roll-out small business support to Greater Manchester, Blackpool and Lancaster and turbocharge the local economy.
New musical project bringing local history to life
Voices of local activism from the past are brought into the present in a new musical project live-streamed from Manchester Central Library.
Libraries across Manchester prepare to see an increase in hours
Manchester Libraries have worked through an incredibly busy time since the official reopening of its services on 12th April. However, it is expected that the popular service will see a further increase from today, 21 June, with the opening hours of libraries increasing and closing hours the same as pre-COVID.
Shout out for books - time-limited amnesty for overdue library books!
With the gradual opening of libraries following the easing of lockdown restrictions, thousands of visitors have taken the opportunity to return to libraries across the city.
Book into Manchester Libraries for a good read during National Libraries Week
Manchester Libraries will be joining libraries up and down the country to celebrate Libraries Week from 5 - 10 October - an annual event showcasing what libraries have to offer and the vital role they play in local communities.
Phased reopening of Manchester's libraries to begin on 4 July
Manchester City Council will begin the phased process of safely welcoming residents back to their local libraries from Saturday 4 July.